Vatican gets ready for Pope Francis' historic funeral

A clear morning in the Vatican marks the farewell to Pope Francis. While yesterday afternoon saw rain accompany the Holy Father's final hours at the lying-in-state, today, Rome greets the sun timidly, with temperatures around 59°F. A mild temparature ideal for the farewell to the highest representative of the Catholic Church, a man who lived in constant pursuit of peace. Yesterday, around 7:00 PM, St. Peter's Basilica entered a solemn moment as the Pope's coffin was sealed. During the ceremony, a white silk veil was placed over Pope Francis's face, holy water was sprinkled over his . . .